Does My Child Need Ear Tubes?
If your child experiences chronic or recurrent ear infections, their physician may recommend that ear tubes be placed. This is a common procedure; according to Children’s Health, around 500,000 children of all ages receive ear tubes each year. Below, we review everything you need to know about ear tubes. What Are Ear Tubes? Ear tubes…
Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses invade the middle ear, causing fluid buildup and pressure. This can result in sharp pain, reduced hearing, a…
What Is the Relationship Between Allergies and Glue Ear?
Glue ear, or otitis media with effusion (OME), is a common condition arising when fluid builds up in the space behind the eardrum. When fluid builds up, usually as a result of an infection or blocked Eustachian tube, it becomes sticky, leading to symptoms including: Young children are the most likely to develop glue ear,…
Why Do My Allergies Get Worse When I Travel
For the 100 million people in the U.S. who suffer from allergies, traveling can be a double-edged sword. While exploring new places is exciting, it can sometimes bring a familiar, unwelcome companion—exacerbated allergy symptoms. But why do allergies seem to flare up when you hit the road? Here’s a look at the reasons and some…
Why Do I Have Allergies Indoors: Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality
When we think of allergies, we often think of getting the sniffles when walking through a park or that it only occurs at certain times of the year. Outdoor allergies do have an impact on our health; nearly 100 million people experience allergies each year. Allergies indoors may not immediately come to mind, but they…
How Do Allergies Impact Mental Health?
Mental health is often not talked about in conjunction with allergies. Allergies are also widespread, impacting an estimated 100 million people per year in the U.S. It is the sixth most common chronic condition. Studies show that those with chronic allergic rhinitis are at a higher risk for navigating depression and anxiety. About Allergies An…
What Does Fluttering In The Ear Mean?
If you’ve ever experienced fluttering in the ear, it may have felt and sounded like a butterfly flapping its wings in your ear. The sensation has a few primary causes, most of which aren’t serious. However, fluttering in the ear can impact your hearing and overall quality of life. Common Causes Fluttering in the ear…
Can Allergies Increase Your Child’s Risk of an Ear Infection?
Approximately five out of six children will have at least one ear infection before their third birthday, making it one of the most common reasons young children see a doctor. Ear infections occur when the Eustachian tube, which runs from the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes swollen and blocked. When the…
Can Allergies Cause Ear Pain?
Nearly one in three U.S. adults and over one in four U.S. children reported a seasonal allergy, food allergy or eczema in 2021. Allergies most commonly cause sneezing, inflammation, headache, coughing, runny or stuffy nose and hives. Although not as common a symptom, allergies may result in ear pain. Let’s look at why allergies may…
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?
Do you experience chronic ear infections? Do you also suffer from allergies? It turns out, the two conditions can be closely linked. We review this link as well as how to find relief below. How Do Allergies Cause Ear Infections? The Eustachian tubes are passageways between the middle ears and the back of the throat….
